IND vs ENG 3rd Test: The Indian team may give these four new players a chance in the 3rd Test against England. These four players may get a chance to play in the third test match. Below, we will discuss these players’ names & statistics in test cricket.

Sarfaraz Khan To Make His Test Debut At Rajkot Following KL Rahul’s Injury

Sarfaraz Khan is expected to receive his first Test cap at the third Test match against England. The match will begin on Thursday, February 15 in Rajkot. T

he BCCI Medical Staff has not cleared KL Rahul to play, so the Mumbai batter will be expected to make the starting XI.

Sarfaraz enjoyed three domestic cricket seasons, averaging more than 100 runs annually. The first Test was called up, and if everything goes according to plan, the Test cap will be awarded.

“Sarfaraz is going to make his debut.” Sarfaraz’s debut will be his first match, as KL is not playing in this Test,” a Trendsmyth source confirmed.

Sarfaraz was forced to wait in Visakhapatnam after Virat Kohli’s withdrawal from the first two tests. He scored 161 against England Lions a day after being snubbed.

The game is about patience. We must be patient if we are to play Test Cricket. Sometimes, we hurry ourselves in life. I used to get emotional when I waited for my chance to join the team.

My father told me to keep working hard, and I would be unstoppable. “Having patience and self-belief is important,” he wrote on BCCI social media about his Test inclusion.

“I am more than happy for my dad. “It is a great feeling to be a part of an Indian team in a country with such a large population,” he said.

The 26-year-old revealed the exact day he learned of his first Test call-up. “I was getting prepared to play in the Ranji Trophy.

I was packing my Ranji match and had the India A clothing in a bag. “I got a phone call and discovered I was selected for the Indian team,” he said.

“I was sceptical at first. My father was not at home when I told everyone. When I called him in his hometown, he became emotional. All three of my parents, my wife and myself were in tears.

My father’s wish to see me play for my country was the only thing I wanted to achieve. It feels good to be called up. I’m very happy.

Dhruv Jurel to Replace KS Bharat in The Playing XI For Third Test

A user shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) showing Dhruv Jurel practising his wicket keeping duties in preparation for the third test match.

Sarfaraz is at the first slip during the practice, Yashasvi is at the second slip, and Rajat is at the gully.

Dhruv Jurel has a stunning first-class record. He scored 790 runs in 15 matches, with an average of 46.47. This includes a century and five halves. Jurel showed his talent by scoring two half-centuries for India A while playing in South Africa.

Devdutt Padikkal Was Named KL Rahul’s Replacement For The Third Test.

KL Rahul’s rehabilitation will continue at the National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru, to ensure his full fitness for the Fourth and Fifth Tests. Devdutt Padikkal, the Karnataka opener, has been selected to replace Rahul for the third Test.

“Mr Rahul is progressing under the BCCI Medical Team and has achieved 90% match fitness. He will continue to recover at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru to be fully match-fit for the fourth and fifth tests.

The Men’s Selection Committee named Devdutt Padikkal as KL Raul’s replacement in the third Test, which began February 15, 2024,”.

IND v ENG – Bengal Pacer Akashdeep Surprised By First India Test Call-Up For England Series

Akash Deep, a Bengali seamer, was shocked to be selected for his first India Test match against England. The right arm was standing on the boundary line of the Ranji Trophy match in Tumba between his state and Kerala when he received the news that he had been selected for the Test team by his teammates in the dressing room. Akash was congratulated by everyone for his Test selection.

Akash Deep, a player from Tumba, told the news agency PTI that he was hoping to be called up for a Test match shortly if he kept performing well. However, he didn’t think it would happen after the third game.

Akash’s 103 wickets in 29 games since his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal in 2019 is a record. His impressive performance against England Lions in two unofficial tests last month, when he took 11 wickets, sealed his chance of making the Test team.

Akash Deep, who has spent years in India’s premier national tournament, was selected by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the IPL.

The 27-year-old was selected for the South Africa ODI series late last year but did not get to play. This experience made him realise what aspects of bowling he needs to improve.

Akash Deep explained, “Inswing, my stock delivery is the Inswing. But at this level, you also need outswing, reverse swing, and most importantly, control of the swing.”

He added, “I was part of the ODI team in South Africa and realised at this level it’s more about mental strength than skills. It’s more about being able to execute plans under stress.”

India Is Ready To Take On Bazball Without Its Star Players

Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and others are absent from the team for the three last Tests against England.

The Tests do not include KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara. Their fitness is also a concern.

India’s fast bowlers include Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumrah, Akashdeep, and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah. Ravi Ashwin, a seasoned campaigner, will lead the spin attack. Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar are also present.

The third of five tests will be held in Gujarat on Thursday (February 15).

India squad for 3rd test: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Devdutt Padikkal.

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